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MongoDB hires Backend Software Engineers to build and scale the systems behind its developer data platform, spanning distributed databases, query engines, and cloud infrastructure. The company has a consistent track record of sponsoring work visas for engineering roles, making it a realistic target if you need sponsorship.
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MongoDB is seeking a Software Engineer to join the Atlas Clusters Fleet Rollout Management team, entrusted with overseeing all software deployments to the Atlas Data Plane. Our core mission is to establish platform stability by owning the complete software lifecycle: encompassing pre-release validation, robust rollout mechanisms, customer configurability and observability, and proactive monitoring systems designed to swiftly detect and mitigate potential issues. The Atlas Clusters organization is responsible for the core data plane services that power MongoDB Atlas, the leading multi-cloud database-as-a-service. As a Software Engineer on the team, you will be instrumental in building the next generation of cloud-agnostic, distributed systems that manage the lifecycle of our database clusters, ensuring high availability, performance, and security for millions of users worldwide. We are looking to speak to candidates who are based in New York and would like a hybrid or in-office working model.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Build and design new features for MongoDB Atlas
- Contribute to and lead complex technical projects
- Work with stakeholders throughout MongoDB to build our roadmap and product offerings
- Work with customers and support engineers to fix issues and become part of our on-call rotation
- Collaborate with team members to develop our codebase, best practices, and design principles
- Foster an inclusive and respectful work environment according to MongoDB's Core Values
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Has at least 5 years of professional software development experience
- Is skilled at writing large-scale, distributed backend systems in a compiled language (Go, Java, C#, etc.)
- Has experience with at least one major cloud provider technology (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Has led the launch of a new critical feature and maintained it in production
- Is eager to solve tough problems
- Has some experience rolling out features to a large product with existing customers
- Has excellent communication skills
- Is curious, collaborative, and motivated
SUCCESS MEASURES
- In 3 months, you'll have shipped code into production and collaborated with the team to solve tough problems
- In 6 months, you'll have contributed to a large project
- In 12 months, you'll have designed new features, led development work, and become a go-to expert on parts of the system
ABOUT MONGODB
MongoDB is built for change, empowering our customers and our people to innovate at the speed of the market. We have redefined the database for the AI era, enabling innovators to create, transform, and disrupt industries with software. MongoDB’s unified database platform, the most widely available, globally distributed database on the market, helps organizations modernize legacy workloads, embrace innovation, and unleash AI. Our cloud-native platform, MongoDB Atlas, is the only globally distributed, multi-cloud database and is available across AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure. With offices worldwide and over 60,000 customers, including 75% of the Fortune 100 and AI-native startups, relying on MongoDB for their most important applications, we’re powering the next era of software. Our compass at MongoDB is our Leadership Commitment, guiding how and why we make decisions, show up for each other, and win. It’s what makes us MongoDB.
To drive the personal growth and business impact of our employees, we’re committed to developing a supportive and enriching culture for everyone. From employee affinity groups to fertility assistance and a generous parental leave policy, we value our employees’ wellbeing and want to support them along every step of their professional and personal journeys.
MongoDB is committed to providing any necessary accommodations for individuals with disabilities within our application and interview process. To request an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter.
MongoDB, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and makes all hiring decisions without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
COMPENSATION
MongoDB’s base salary range for this role is posted below. Compensation at the time of offer is unique to each candidate and based on a variety of factors such as skill set, experience, qualifications, and work location. Salary is one part of MongoDB’s total compensation and benefits package. Other benefits for eligible employees may include: equity, participation in the employee stock purchase program, flexible paid time off, 20 weeks fully-paid gender-neutral parental leave, fertility and adoption assistance, 401(k) plan, mental health counseling, access to transgender-inclusive health insurance coverage, and health benefits offerings. Please note, the base salary range listed below and the benefits in this paragraph are only applicable to U.S.-based candidates.
MongoDB’s base salary range for this role in the U.S. is: $126,000—$248,000 USD
INTRODUCTION
MongoDB is seeking a Software Engineer to join the Atlas Clusters Fleet Rollout Management team, entrusted with overseeing all software deployments to the Atlas Data Plane. Our core mission is to establish platform stability by owning the complete software lifecycle: encompassing pre-release validation, robust rollout mechanisms, customer configurability and observability, and proactive monitoring systems designed to swiftly detect and mitigate potential issues. The Atlas Clusters organization is responsible for the core data plane services that power MongoDB Atlas, the leading multi-cloud database-as-a-service. As a Software Engineer on the team, you will be instrumental in building the next generation of cloud-agnostic, distributed systems that manage the lifecycle of our database clusters, ensuring high availability, performance, and security for millions of users worldwide. We are looking to speak to candidates who are based in New York and would like a hybrid or in-office working model.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Build and design new features for MongoDB Atlas
- Contribute to and lead complex technical projects
- Work with stakeholders throughout MongoDB to build our roadmap and product offerings
- Work with customers and support engineers to fix issues and become part of our on-call rotation
- Collaborate with team members to develop our codebase, best practices, and design principles
- Foster an inclusive and respectful work environment according to MongoDB's Core Values
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Has at least 5 years of professional software development experience
- Is skilled at writing large-scale, distributed backend systems in a compiled language (Go, Java, C#, etc.)
- Has experience with at least one major cloud provider technology (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Has led the launch of a new critical feature and maintained it in production
- Is eager to solve tough problems
- Has some experience rolling out features to a large product with existing customers
- Has excellent communication skills
- Is curious, collaborative, and motivated
SUCCESS MEASURES
- In 3 months, you'll have shipped code into production and collaborated with the team to solve tough problems
- In 6 months, you'll have contributed to a large project
- In 12 months, you'll have designed new features, led development work, and become a go-to expert on parts of the system
ABOUT MONGODB
MongoDB is built for change, empowering our customers and our people to innovate at the speed of the market. We have redefined the database for the AI era, enabling innovators to create, transform, and disrupt industries with software. MongoDB’s unified database platform, the most widely available, globally distributed database on the market, helps organizations modernize legacy workloads, embrace innovation, and unleash AI. Our cloud-native platform, MongoDB Atlas, is the only globally distributed, multi-cloud database and is available across AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure. With offices worldwide and over 60,000 customers, including 75% of the Fortune 100 and AI-native startups, relying on MongoDB for their most important applications, we’re powering the next era of software. Our compass at MongoDB is our Leadership Commitment, guiding how and why we make decisions, show up for each other, and win. It’s what makes us MongoDB.
To drive the personal growth and business impact of our employees, we’re committed to developing a supportive and enriching culture for everyone. From employee affinity groups to fertility assistance and a generous parental leave policy, we value our employees’ wellbeing and want to support them along every step of their professional and personal journeys.
MongoDB is committed to providing any necessary accommodations for individuals with disabilities within our application and interview process. To request an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter.
MongoDB, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and makes all hiring decisions without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
COMPENSATION
MongoDB’s base salary range for this role is posted below. Compensation at the time of offer is unique to each candidate and based on a variety of factors such as skill set, experience, qualifications, and work location. Salary is one part of MongoDB’s total compensation and benefits package. Other benefits for eligible employees may include: equity, participation in the employee stock purchase program, flexible paid time off, 20 weeks fully-paid gender-neutral parental leave, fertility and adoption assistance, 401(k) plan, mental health counseling, access to transgender-inclusive health insurance coverage, and health benefits offerings. Please note, the base salary range listed below and the benefits in this paragraph are only applicable to U.S.-based candidates.
MongoDB’s base salary range for this role in the U.S. is: $126,000—$248,000 USD
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Align your stack with MongoDB's core systems
MongoDB's backend roles center on distributed systems, C++, Go, and Python. Before applying, make sure your resume reflects hands-on work with database internals, query processing, or high-throughput services. Generic backend experience won't stand out.
Target teams actively filing LCAs
MongoDB files Labor Condition Applications with the DOL for each sponsored hire. Search the DOL's OFLC disclosure data to identify which MongoDB job titles and office locations appear most frequently. That signals where active hiring and sponsorship activity is concentrated.
Clarify your visa category early in interviews
MongoDB sponsors multiple visa types, including H-1B, E-3, and TN. Knowing which category applies to you lets you flag relevant requirements upfront, like E-3's annual renewal cycle or TN's Canadian or Mexican citizenship requirement, so the recruiter loops in immigration counsel early.
Time your application around H-1B cap deadlines
If you need H-1B sponsorship, USCIS opens registration in March for an October 1 start date. Missing that window means waiting a full year. Factor this into when you start your MongoDB job search so an offer can align with the filing cycle.
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Filtering by role and employer manually is slow and misses recently posted positions. Migrate Mate surfaces Backend Software Engineer jobs at MongoDB that are open to sponsored candidates, so you're applying to roles where sponsorship is already on the table.
Prepare for USCIS specialty occupation scrutiny
H-1B approvals for software roles have faced increased scrutiny around whether the position qualifies as a specialty occupation. Gather documentation showing your degree field directly maps to backend engineering work, and ask your employer's immigration attorney what supporting evidence they plan to include.
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Does MongoDB sponsor H-1B visas for Backend Software Engineers?
Yes, MongoDB sponsors H-1B visas for Backend Software Engineers. The company works with immigration counsel to file the required Labor Condition Application with the DOL and the H-1B petition with USCIS. Because H-1B is subject to an annual cap and lottery, timing your application to align with the March registration window matters.
How do I apply for Backend Software Engineer jobs at MongoDB?
Applications go through MongoDB's careers site, where you can filter by engineering function and location. Most Backend Software Engineer roles involve a recruiter screen, a technical phone interview, and a multi-round virtual onsite covering systems design and coding. Migrate Mate also lists MongoDB's open Backend Software Engineer roles filtered for visa sponsorship eligibility, which can help you prioritize where to apply.
Which visa types does MongoDB sponsor for Backend Software Engineers?
MongoDB sponsors H-1B, E-3, TN, and Green Card pathways (EB-2 and EB-3) for Backend Software Engineers, and also supports F-1 OPT and CPT for students. E-3 is available to Australian citizens only and has no lottery. TN applies to Canadian and Mexican citizens under USMCA. Your nationality and current status determine which options are available to you.
What qualifications does MongoDB expect for Backend Software Engineer roles?
MongoDB's backend engineering roles typically require strong fundamentals in distributed systems, concurrency, and performance-sensitive code. Proficiency in C++, Go, or Python is common across job descriptions, particularly for teams working on the database engine or cloud platform. A bachelor's degree or higher in computer science or a closely related field is standard, and directly supports H-1B specialty occupation requirements.
How do I plan my timeline if I need visa sponsorship to work at MongoDB?
If you need H-1B sponsorship, work backward from the October 1 start date: USCIS registration opens in March, so you need an offer in hand before then. F-1 OPT students should confirm their OPT end date and whether STEM OPT extension is available, which provides up to 24 additional months of work authorization while an H-1B petition is pending with USCIS.
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